Anticipated Science Teacher

Location

Bellefonte Area Middle School

Position Overview

The Bellefonte Area School District is seeking a middle school science teacher to educate all students to use knowledge, values, and skills to function effectively as citizens of our society, by providing a nurturing and stimulating environment in cooperation with community, parents, and innovative curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Plan for standards-based lessons that are challenging, rigorous, and purposeful.
• Demonstrate knowledge of content and pedagogy which enables students to meet or exceed academic standards.
• Select instructional goals that are aligned with academic standards and within the district's established curriculum.
• Demonstrate knowledge of resources.
• Design coherent instruction.
• Assess student learning and accurately maintain student data.
• Create an environment of respect and rapport.
• Manage classroom procedures and student behavior.
• Collaborate with teachers to incorporate 21st Century Literacy Skills into lessons, co-teaching when available.
• Perform other professional duties as assigned by the building principal.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree in Education required; Master's degree in related field preferred.

Experience: Strong academic preparation and evidence of a rigorous teacher preparation program required. Experience with instructional technology and strong organizational and communication skills also required. Prior teaching experience and experience working with English Learners or gifted students preferred.

Certifications: Pennsylvania teaching certification with Science 7-12/4-8 certification required.

Application Requirements

External Applicants: Please submit the following documents with your online application:

• Current employment clearances (dated within the past 5 years):
  • Act 34 - Criminal History
  • Act 114 - FBI Fingerprint
  • Act 151 - PA Child Abuse
• Copies of degree certificates and transcripts
• Act 168 paperwork
• Physical exam results, TB test results (required upon hire)

Clearances must be for employment purposes. Volunteer clearances will not be accepted. Visit https://www.basd.net/o/basd/page/clearances for more information.

Internal Applicants: Use your district login to create an internal account. Click "Internal" on the Job Listings page and follow the instructions.

Cover Letter Instructions

Address your cover letter to: Dr. Roy Rakszawski, Superintendent of Schools, 318 North Allegheny Street, Bellefonte, PA 16823.

Contact Information

For general application or position-related questions, contact our Human Resources Department: hruser@basd.net or 814-355-4814 x3057.

This response is AI-generated, for reference only.